renminbi
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of renminbi
1955–60; < Chinese rénmínbi, equivalent to rénmín people + bì currency
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Against a backdrop of worsening inflation, tariffs, and the maintenance of a significantly undervalued currency—in the case of the Chinese renminbi—would give way to trade deals and a stronger renminbi, Gavekal says.
From Barron's ● Mar. 24, 2026
Last month’s uptick came as China’s central bank recently signaled its tolerance for a stronger yuan amid criticism that Beijing is intentionally devaluing the Chinese currency, also known as renminbi, to boost exports.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 7, 2026
Most people who talk about alternative currencies are referring to alternative fiat currencies, like the euro, yen, and renminbi.
From Barron's ● Feb. 6, 2026
In August, Cambricon reported that its revenues for the first half of the year jumped more than 4,000% from the previous year to 2.88 billion Chinese renminbi, which translates to about $400 million.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 5, 2025
Cumulative appreciation of the renminbi against the US dollar since the end of the dollar peg reached 15% in January 2008.
From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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